It was written by Nigerian Roman Catholic musician and composer Sir Jude
Nnam (b 1965) in 1999.
No published sources of sheet music have been
found, although this website has handwritten tabular sol-fah notation. The song is in 4/4 time, and originally set in the key of Eb.
Another song with the same title, but totally different lyrics and tune, was written by American Pentecostal musician, worship leader and song writer Merrill Dunlop (1905-2002), and published in Choir Favorites. Vol. 6, edited by John M. Rasley, Sinspiration, Inc in 1973.
A sacrifice beyond my understanding
Offering himself in place of me
O! How can I repay the Lord?
Chorus
Father to you we offer (oh)!
Jesus to you this gift we bring
Holy Ghost accept this offering
Which we offer up to you.
2. I believe all that the scripture said
About the love beyond my understanding
Forgiveness beyond comprehension
O! How can I repay the Lord?
3. Teach me lord to love you as I ought
O! Teach me lord to love you all my life time
Spreading love wherever I find myself
O! How can I repay the Lord?
Another song with the same title, but totally different lyrics and tune, was written by American Pentecostal musician, worship leader and song writer Merrill Dunlop (1905-2002), and published in Choir Favorites. Vol. 6, edited by John M. Rasley, Sinspiration, Inc in 1973.
Downloads
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Examples
Praise band with percussion, recorded live in a church service
Community choir with band, live in a church service
Lead-singer and band, with electronic keyboard
Duet with keyboard
Large choir, professional recording
Lyrics
1. I believe that Jesus died for meA sacrifice beyond my understanding
Offering himself in place of me
O! How can I repay the Lord?
Chorus
Father to you we offer (oh)!
Jesus to you this gift we bring
Holy Ghost accept this offering
Which we offer up to you.
2. I believe all that the scripture said
About the love beyond my understanding
Forgiveness beyond comprehension
O! How can I repay the Lord?
3. Teach me lord to love you as I ought
O! Teach me lord to love you all my life time
Spreading love wherever I find myself
O! How can I repay the Lord?
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